Janissaries: The Theogony, Book 1

The war with China was over and Lieutenant Shawn "Calvin" Hobbs just wanted his life to go back to normal. The hero of the war, he had a small ream of paperwork to fill out, a deployment with his Navy F-18 squadron to prepare for, and a new girlfriend to spend some quality time with. Life was good. Until the aliens showed up.

A good start

Yes, I would. Listening to it again allows for me to pick up on what I missed the first time around. The story is engaging enough to not get bored a s..Show More »econd time around. The voice acting, however, is just a little bit stilted at first. The man reading the story seems to be as much of a machine as Solomon.

When the Gods Aren't Gods : The Theogony, Book 2

Lieutenant Commander Shawn 'Calvin' Hobbs and his special forces platoon just returned from a three-month mission to the stars. The technology they brought back will help with the Earth's defense, but it won't be enough to hold off the alien menace headed their way. Although they made it back alive, they returned without any new allies or help in building the fleet necessary to ensure the Earth's survival. They've got to go back.

Bad Assery on Full Display

This book epitomizes what you love about military science fiction. Loads of new tech, cool space battles and many sad red shirts dying inglorious dea..Show More »ths. But this if you think Heinlein needs a 21st Century reboot!

Terra Stands Alone : The Theogony, Volume 3

The Drakuls have found the solar system. A merciless race, there is nothing left once the Drakuls have conquered a civilization except the bones of its dead. When the first Drakul exploratory ship emerges from the stargate, Earth's days become numbered. Although LCDR Shawn "Calvin" Hobbs and the crew of the TSS Vella Gulf came back with a battleship from their last mission, it won't be enough to defend the solar system from the Drakul menace.

This is a really good story.

The story really draws you in. And I am really enjoying the character development and the little bit of mystery that still surrounds all the main ones..Show More ». It left me wanting more and I wonder what is yet to come. The narrator is getting better but is still just a little too mechanical for me. I think his best character is the Clint Eastwood / Dirty Harry voice of Captain Paul "Night" Train. With a few more volumes maybe the rough edges will be smoothed out. Overall, this is a very compelling read.